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{{Short description|Series of laptops by Apple Computer}}

{{lowercase|title=iBook}}

{{Distinguish|Apple Books|iMac}}

Following the success of the [[iMac]] and its ongoing hardware simplification strategy, Apple introduced the [[iBook]], a [[Laptop|laptop computer]] targeted to consumer and education market segments. Instead of the common market practice of selling yesterday's professional technology to consumers, Apple originally engineered the iBook as a derivative of its professional laptop computer, the [[PowerBook G3]], adopting several key features that had made it an early market success.

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{{Infobox information appliance

| name = iBook

| developer = [[Apple Computer]]

| type = [[Laptop]]

| family = [[Mac (computer)|Mac]]

| discontinued = May 16, 2006

| display = [[TFT LCD]]

| release date = {{Start date|1999|07|21}}

| os = {{Plainlist|

*[[Classic Mac OS]]

*[[Mac OS X]]

}}

| cpu = {{Plainlist|

*[[PowerPC G3]]

*[[PowerPC G4]]

}}

| successor = [[MacBook (2006–2012)|MacBook]]

| CPUspeed = 300 MHz – 1.42 GHz

| related = {{Flatlist|

*[[PowerBook]]

*[[iMac]]

}}

| image = IBookG3 Palourde2.png

| caption = The first-generation iBook G3 "Clamshell" in Blueberry Color opened and closed.

| logo = [[File:IBook G3 wordmark.svg|frameless|class=skin-invert]]

| website = {{URL|https://web.archive.org/web/19991001173544/http://www.apple.com/ibook/|www.apple.com/ibook/}} at the <br>[[Wayback Machine]] (archived <br>October 1, 1999)

}}

'''iBook''' is a line of [[laptop computer]]s designed, manufactured, and sold by [[Apple Computer]] from 1999 to 2006. The line targeted entry-level, consumer and education markets, with lower specifications and prices than the [[PowerBook]], Apple's higher-end line of laptop computers. It was the first mass consumer product to offer [[Wi-Fi]] network connectivity, which was then branded by Apple as [[AirPort]].<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/22/business/apple-offers-imac-s-laptop-offspring-the-ibook.html Apple Offers iMac's Laptop Offspring, the iBook] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202003816/http://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/22/business/apple-offers-imac-s-laptop-offspring-the-ibook.html |date=February 2, 2017 }}, ''[[The New York Times]]'', July 22, 1999</ref><ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/1999/11/25/technology/state-of-the-art-not-born-to-be-wired.html?pagewanted=all STATE OF THE ART; Not Born To Be Wired] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202002735/http://www.nytimes.com/1999/11/25/technology/state-of-the-art-not-born-to-be-wired.html?pagewanted=all |date=February 2, 2017 }}, ''[[The New York Times]]'', November 25, 1999</ref>

==iBook: iMac to go.==

[[Image:IBook-original.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Original iBook in "Blueberry". The iBook was also made available in "Tangerine", both "flavors" from the iMac product line of the time. ]][[Image:IBook-revfw.jpg|thumb|250px|right|A revision to the iBook brought new colors, directly from the mid-2000 iMac. Colors available were "Graphite", "Indigo" and "Key Lime" ]]After much speculation, [[Steve Jobs]] unveiled the consumer-targeted iBook laptop computer during the keynote presentation of [[Macworld Conference & Expo]], [[New York]] on [[July 21]], [[1999]]. The design philosophy was influenced by Apple's consumer desktop, iMac, with a large distinctive shape, and translucent clear and coloured plastics. Its marketing slogan was "iMac to go".

The iBook had three different designs during its lifetime. The first, known as the "Clamshell", was inspired by the design of Apple's popular [[iMac]] line at the time. It was a significant departure from previous portable computer designs due to its shape, bright colors, incorporation of a handle into the casing, lack of a display closing latch, lack of a hinged cover over the external ports and built-in wireless networking. Two years later, the second generation abandoned the original [[Computer form factor|form factor]] in favor of a more conventional, rectangular design. In October 2003, the third generation was introduced, adding a [[PowerPC G4]] chip, [[USB]] 2.0 and a slot-loading drive. iBooks were very popular in [[education]], with [[Henrico County Public Schools]] being the first of many school systems in the United States to distribute one to every student.

The target audience included young children, so a carrying handle was built into the hinge. Apple touted the durability of the casing by demonstrating someone holding on to the iBook jumping off a height (onto cushions). Like the iMac, the iBook ran a [[PowerPC G3]] chip, and included no legacy Apple interfaces. [[Universal Serial Bus|USB]], [[Ethernet]], and [[modem]] ports were standard, as was an [[Optical disc| optical drive]]. The ports were placed uncovered on the side, as a cover was thought to be fragile. To attract sales to schools, the iBooks had power connectors on the underside of the machine that allowed multiple iBooks to be easily charged on a custom-made rack.

Apple replaced the iBook line with the [[MacBook (2006–2012)|MacBook]] in May 2006 during the [[Mac transition to Intel processors]].

The first iBook was the first mainstream computer ever to be sold with internal [[wireless networking]], with antenna built around the display bezel (note that this original iBook required an optional AirPort card to enable wireless networking). Apple partnered with [[Lucent]] in the creation of the iBook's wireless capabilities, setting an industry standard. Apple released the [[AirPort]] wireless base station at the same time.

== iBook G3 ("Clamshell"; 1999-2001) ==

Heated debate was made over just about everything—the [[aesthetics]], features, weight, performance, pricing and so on. The iBook was heftier than the PowerBook of the time, with lower specifications. Long rumoured features of touch-screens, and ultra-long battery life were absent. The iBook was labelled as "clamshell" or "toilet seat" due to the distinctive design. Nevertheless, this version of the iBook, along with many other Macs, could be seen in hit movies and televisions shows.

{{Infobox information appliance

| name = iBook G3 ("Clamshell")

| developer = [[Apple Computer]]

| type = Laptop

| successor = [[#iBook G3 Dual USB ("Snow")|iBook G3 (Snow)]]

| photo = Indigo iBook.jpg

| caption = The iBook (Firewire) in Indigo color

| first_release_date = July 21, 1999

| discontinuation_date = May 1, 2001

| processor = PowerPC G3, 300–466 MHz

| MSRP = {{US$|1599|1999}}

| related = {{flatlist|

*[[iMac G3]]

*[[Power Macintosh G3#Blue and White|Power Mac G3]]

*[[PowerBook G3]]

}}

}}

In the late 1990s, Apple was trimming its product line from the large number of intersecting [[Macintosh Performa|Performa]], [[Macintosh Quadra|Quadra]], [[Macintosh LC|LC]], [[Power Macintosh]] and [[PowerBook]] models to a simplified "four box" strategy: desktop and portable computers, each in both consumer and professional models. Three boxes of this strategy were already in place: The newly introduced [[iMac]] was the consumer desktop, the [[Power Macintosh G3]] filled the professional desktop box, and the [[PowerBook G3]] line served as the professional portable line. This left only the consumer portable space empty, leading to much rumor on the Internet of potential designs and features. Putting an end to this speculation, on July 21, 1999, [[Steve Jobs]] unveiled the iBook G3 during the keynote presentation of [[Macworld Conference & Expo]], [[New York City]].

Despite its drawbacks, the iBook was a sales success. The line continually received processor, memory, and [[hard disk]] upgrades. As with the iMac, multiple new colours were introduced; [[FireWire]] and video out were added as well.

Like the iMac, the iBook G3 had a [[PowerPC G3]] [[central processing unit|CPU]], and no legacy Apple interfaces. [[USB]], [[Ethernet]], [[modem]] ports and an [[optical drive]] were standard. The ports were left uncovered along the left side, as a cover was thought to be fragile and unnecessary with the iBook's new interfaces, which lacked the exposed pins of earlier connectors. Featuring a [[clamshell design]], when the lid was closed, the hinge kept it firmly shut, so there was no need for a latch on the screen. The hinge included an integrated carrying handle. Additional power connectors on the bottom surface allowed multiple iBook G3s to be charged on a custom-made rack. The iBook G3 was the first Mac to use Apple's new "Unified Logic Board Architecture", which condensed all of the machine's core features into two chips, and added [[Accelerated Graphics Port|AGP]] and Ultra DMA support.

===Models===

*iBook ([[June 21]],[[1999]]) - First iBook (Tangerine, Blueberry)

**12-inch Active-matrix TFT Display (800x600 max resolution)

**G3 300 MHz

**32/64 MB RAM

**3 GB Hard Disk

**CD-ROM

**USB, Ethernet

**Airport (802.11b, optional)

**Mac OS 8.6

*iBook SE ([[February 16]], [[2000]]) - Minor addition to existing line (Graphite)

**366 MHz

**Mac OS 9.0.2

**(Other Specifications Same as iBook)

*iBook Firewire/SE ([[September 13]], [[2000]]) - Major revision (Graphite, Indigo, Key-lime)

**12-inch Active-matrix TFT Display (800x600 max resolution)

**G3 366/466 MHz

**64 MB RAM

**10 GB Hard Disk

**CD/DVD-ROM

**USB, Firewire, Video Out, Ethernet

**Airport (802.11b, optional)

**Mac OS 9.0.4

The iBook was the first mainstream computer designed and sold with integrated [[wireless networking]].<ref>[http://mac.blorge.com/2012/01/23/wi-fi-apple-to-leap-ahead-again/ Wi-Fi: Apple to leap ahead again – MAC.BLORGE] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120128121643/http://mac.blorge.com/2012/01/23/wi-fi-apple-to-leap-ahead-again/ |date=January 28, 2012 }}</ref> On the iBook's introduction, [[Phil Schiller]], Apple's VP of Marketing, held an iBook while jumping off a height as data from the computer was transferred to another in order to demonstrate the wireless networking capability. The display [[bezel (screen)|bezel]] contained the wireless antenna, which attached to an optional internal wireless card. [[Lucent Technologies]] helped create this wireless capability which established the industry standard. Apple released the [[AirPort]] Wireless Base Station at the same time.

The original iBook design was discontinued in May 2001, in favor of the new "Dual USB" iBooks.

There was heated debate over many things such as the [[aesthetics]], features, weight, performance and pricing.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Henry Norr |url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=%2Fchronicle%2Farchive%2F1999%2F10%2F21%2FBU85766.DTL&type=tech_article |title=Checking Out Apple's New iBook / Apple's new laptop is a pleasure to use but not made for travel |publisher=SFGate |date=October 21, 1999 |access-date=September 4, 2018 |archive-date=May 3, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090503042509/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=%2Fchronicle%2Farchive%2F1999%2F10%2F21%2FBU85766.DTL&type=tech_article |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.macobserver.com/perspectives/observer/99/july/ibookcolors.html |title=The Mac Observer-Hey Apple? Can You Make My iBook Charcoal Gray? |publisher=Macobserver.com |access-date=September 4, 2018 |archive-date=June 6, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130606204420/http://www.macobserver.com/perspectives/observer/99/july/ibookcolors.html |url-status=live }}</ref> To provide sufficient impact protection, the iBook was larger and heftier than the PowerBook of the time, and yet had lower specifications. Standard features like PC card slots were absent, and so were speculated features such as touch screens and an ultra-long battery life. The iBook gained the label "Barbie's toilet seat", due to the distinctive design.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.sfgate.com/business/article/REVIEW-iBook-looks-less-different-This-time-2920054.php |title=REVIEW / iBook looks less different / This time, internal features distinguish Apple's notebook – SFGate |publisher=Articles.sfgate.com |date=May 17, 2001 |access-date=September 4, 2018 |archive-date=July 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120701124355/http://articles.sfgate.com/2001-05-17/business/17600970_1_ibook-hard-drive-dell-s-inspiron |url-status=live }}</ref> Nevertheless, this same design made the iBook G3 unmistakable in movies and television shows.

The iBook was a commercial success.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.lowendmac.com/coventry/06/1013.html |title=Apple's Climb Back to Success, 1999 to 2001 |date=October 13, 2006 |publisher=Lowendmac.com |access-date=September 4, 2018 |archive-date=March 14, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130314100757/http://lowendmac.com/coventry/06/1013.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The line continually received processor, memory, and hard disk upgrades. [[FireWire]] and video out were later added alongside colors Indigo and Key Lime. The design was discontinued in May 2001, in favor of the new "Dual USB" iBooks.

=== Design ===

==iBook Dual USB (12.1-inch & 14.1-inch)==

[[ImageFile:IBook-g4currrent flavors.jpg|thumb|250px|right|TheiBook currentG3 day("Clamshell") iBookin G4.all Thefive newcolors: iBook"Tangerine" casingand is"Blueberry" slimmeron andthe moretop mainstreamrow, composedand mostly of"Graphite", white"Indigo" and light"Key grey plasticLime" on athe bottom row. Key Lime was an [[Apple Store (online)|Apple Online magnesiumStore]] frameexclusive.]]

[[Image:IBook-g4current_ports.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The current iBook offers several ports on its left side, including a Security Lock, Modem, Ethernet, Firewire, USB, Video Out and Headphone.]]

A next generation iBook debuted at a press conference in [[Cupertino]] on [[May 1]], [[2001]]. Essentially, the machine had been reinvented from the very core, with new features and a new design.

The design was clearly influenced by Apple's consumer desktop, the [[iMac G3|iMac]]. In fact, one of the marketing slogans for the iBook was "iMac to go." The clamshell design also echoed the [[eMate 300]]. Apple continued its trend of using transparent colored plastics for the shell, and released the iBook clamshell series in several colors, starting with Blueberry and Tangerine, later adding Indigo, Graphite and Key Lime colors when the iBook line was refreshed. However, unlike the [[iMac G3|iMac]], the iBook did not feature pinstripes. Steve Jobs announced that the Key Lime color, "a little less conservative, a little more fun", was exclusive to the [[Apple Store (online)|online Apple Store]]. This resulted in some crowd members booing, to which Jobs replied: "Don't you like buying on the Apple Online Store?"<ref name="KeyLimeKeynote">{{Cite web|author1=EverySteveJobsVideo|title=Steve Jobs introduces OS X Beta & new iBooks – Apple Paris Expo (2000)|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=GNYIYx7QRdc?t=39m20s| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131221195424/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNYIYx7QRdc&gl=US&hl=en| archive-date=December 21, 2013 | url-status=dead|website=YouTube|access-date=December 23, 2016|date=September 13, 2000}}</ref>

Aesthetically, the former iBook's bold colors and radical (much contested) form-factor were abandoned for a crisp white and slim-line form factor. These smaller machines were lighter, had a higher quality 12-inch [[LCD]] screen and largely thought to be a superior design. Apple received industry accolades for brilliant design, which has since been widely copied.

Compared to follow-up iBook and PowerBook notebook computers, the Clamshell iBook proved to be the more reliable model.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.macintouch.com/reliability/laptops.html |title=MacInTouch Special Reports: iBook and PowerBook Reliability |publisher=Macintouch.com |date=January 3, 2006 |access-date=September 4, 2018 |archive-date=October 12, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012235024/http://www.macintouch.com/reliability/laptops.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The original iBook is on exhibition at the London [[Design Museum]] and the [[Yale University Art Gallery]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/online/jonathan-ive-on-apple/ibook-1999-powermacg4 |title=iBook 1999 + PowerMacG4 – Design, Architecture and Fashion – Design Museum London |publisher=Designmuseum.org |date=November 12, 2014 |access-date=September 4, 2018 |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714135108/http://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/online/jonathan-ive-on-apple/ibook-1999-powermacg4 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>[http://ecatalogue.art.yale.edu/detail.htm?objectId=78098 Yale University Art Gallery – eCatalogue – iBook G3] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120522042946/http://ecatalogue.art.yale.edu/detail.htm?objectId=78098 |date=May 22, 2012 }}</ref> Vestiges of design ideas first adopted in the iBook G3 can still be seen today: moving interface ports from the back to the sides and leaving them uncovered, omitting a latch for the computer's lid, and providing multiple color options.

The iBook's design, along with elements from its sister product, the [[PowerBook G4]] are currently used in Apple's entire product matrix. With a few exceptions, white [[polycarbonate]] is used in consumer lines such as [[iMac]], [[eMac]] and [[iBook]], while anodized [[aluminum]] is used for professional products like the [[Power Mac G5]] and [[PowerBook G4]].

=== Technical specifications ===

The iBook design has stayed largely the same since then. A 14-inch model was added to the existing 12-inch models on [[January 07]], [[2002]] during [[Macworld Conference & Expo]] in [[San Francisco]].

{{All are obsolete}}

Later, a [[PowerPC G4]] chip and slot loading optical drives were added on [[October 23]], [[2003]]—finally ending Apple’s use of the G3 chip. Today, Apple's laptop/portable product line (still) only consists of the [[iBook]] and [[PowerBook G4]].

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" style="font-size:small; text-align:center"

===Models===

! colspan=2 | Model

! colspan=2 style="background:#FF9999" | Original

! style="background:#FF9999" | SE (Special Edition)

! style="background:#FF9999" | FireWire

! style="background:#FF9999" | FireWire SE

|-

*iBook Dual USB ([[May 1]], [[2001]]) - Second Generation iBook

! rowspan=2 | Timetable

**12-inch Active-matrix TFT Display (1024x768 max resolution)

! Released

**G3 500 MHz

| July 21, 1999

**64 or 128 MB RAM

| colspan=2 | February 16, 2000

**10 GB Hard Disk

| colspan=2 | September 13, 2000

**CD/CDRW/DVD/Combo

|-

**USB 1.1, Firewire, Video Out, Ethernet

! Discontinued

**Airport (802.11b, optional)

| February 16, 2000

**Mac OS 9.1

| colspan=2 | September 13, 2000

*iBook Dual USB Late 2001 ([[October 16]], [[2001]]) - Minor revision

| colspan=3 | May 1, 2001

**600 MHz

**15 GB Hard Disk (most models)

**Mac OS X 10.1

**(Other Specifications Same as Dual USB)

*iBook 14-inch ([[January 7]], [[2002]]) - New model, larger 14-inch display

**14-inch Active-matrix TFT Display (1024x768 max resolution)

**256 MB RAM

**(Other Specifications Same as Dual USB Late 2001)

*iBook Mid 2002 ([[May 20]], [[2002]]) - Minor revision

**600/700 MHz

**Mac OS X 10.1

**(Other Specifications Same as 14-inch)

*iBook Early 2003 ([[April 22]], [[2003]]) - Minor revision

**800/900 MHz

**Mac OS X 10.2

**(Other Specifications Same as Mid 2002)

*iBook G4 ([[October 22]], [[2003]]) - Major revision, processor switch

**12-inch or 14-inch Active-matrix TFT Display (1024x768 max resolution)

**G4 800/933/1000 MHz

**256 MB RAM

**30/40/60 GB Hard Disk

**Slot-load Combo (CD-RW/DVD-ROM)

**USB 2.0, Firewire 400, Video Out, Ethernet 10/100

**Airport Extreme (802.11g, optional)

**Mac OS X 10.3 "Panther"

*iBook G4 Early 2004 ([[April 19]], [[2004]]) - Minor revision

**G4 1.0/1.25 GHz

**Slot-load SuperDrive (DVD-R) Built to Order Option

**(Other Specifications Same as iBook G4)

*iBook G4 Late 2004 ([[October 19]], [[2004]]) - Minor revision

**G4 1.2/1.33 GHz

**30/60/80 GB Hard Disk

**Slot-load Combo (DVD/CD-RW)/SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW)

**AirPort Extreme Standard

**(Other Specifications Same as iBook G4 Early 2004)

** The three models are: M9623LL/A (12-inch, 1.2GHz, combo drive), M9627LL/A (14-inch, 1.33GHz, combo drive), M9628LL/A (14-inch, 1.33GHz, super drive)

**Apple originally shipped this with Mac OS X 10.3 Panther but with the release of Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, all current iBooks ship with the more up-to-date operating system.

*iBook G4 Mid 2005 ([[July 26]], [[2005]]) - Minor revision

** M9846LL/A: 1.33GHz; 12-inch display; 40GB hard disk; Slot-Load Combo Drive DVD-ROM/CD-RW

** M9848LL/A: 1.42GHz; 14-inch display; 60GB hard disk; Slot-Load SuperDrive DVD±RW/CD-RW

** Both models now feature: 512MB memory (expandable to 1.5GB); ATI Mobility Radeon 9550 graphics processor with 32MB video RAM; Sudden Motion Sensor (parks the hard drive head if the iBook is dropped); scrolling trackpad; Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;

**(Other Specifications Same as iBook G4 Late 2004)

|-

===Expandability/Upgrades===

! colspan=2 | Color(s)

For customer installable parts such as an AirPort (wireless) card or additional memory, installation into an iBook is rather easy, as the keyboard is designed to easily open with two spring-loaded latches that may also be locked with screws if so desired. This does give the keyboard a "spongy" effect though, if the user types with heavy hands.

| colspan=2 | {{Color box|#069ac0|border=darkgray}} Blueberry<br/>{{Color box|#ff9f1b|border=darkgray}} Tangerine

| {{Color box|#535e62|border=darkgray}} Graphite

| {{Color box|#19377f|border=darkgray}} Indigo<br/>{{Color box|#58dc26|border=darkgray}} Key Lime ({{Gray|exclusive to [[Apple Store#Online store|Apple Online Store]]}})

| {{Color box|#535e62|border=darkgray}} Graphite<br/>{{Color box|#58dc26|border=darkgray}} Key Lime ({{Gray|exclusive to [[Apple Store#Online store|Apple Online Store]]}})

|-

The current iBook enclosure, however, is also notable for being difficult to open. To replace or even access the [[hard drive]], about thirty screws need to be removed. For comparison, most recent [[Wintel]] laptop form factors allow removal of a hard drive caddy after removing one or two screws. [[PB FixIt]] offers a set of [[FixIt Guides]] for the iBooks that provide instructions with pictures covering how to get to any internal component. Each guide also includes a screw guide that lists the different types of screws and where they go.

! rowspan=3 | Ordering info.

! Order number

| M7707 (Blueberry) or M7619 (Tangerine)<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/ibook/index-ibook.html |title=A vast reference for e.g. model number, order number and specific information for 'every Macintosh' |publisher=EveryMac.com |access-date=September 4, 2018 |archive-date=September 5, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180905075437/https://everymac.com/systems/apple/ibook/index-ibook.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

| M7717 (Blueberry) or M7718 (Tangerine)

| M7716

| M7721 (Indigo) or M7722 (Key Lime)

| M7720 (Graphite) or M8245 (Key Lime)

|-

===Quality issues===

! Model identifier

In late November 2003, a number of iBook users started to report a display problem with their laptops [http://www.osnews.com/story.php?news_id=5554]. At one point, a group of users [http://blackcider.com/] even sought to file a class action suit against Apple. In response to the problem, in January 2004, Apple initiated the "iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program" [http://www.apple.com/support/ibook/faq/]", which covers any expense of repairing "affected iBooks for three years"—essentially an extended warranty for the affected products. According to users reporting problems and Apple, products manufactured during May and April 2003 have problems with their main logic board. The program has since been applied to other similar problems in Apples hardware range.

| colspan=3 | PowerBook 2,1

| colspan=2 | PowerBook 2,2

|-

==External links==

! Model number

*[http://www.apple.com/ibook/ Apple - iBook]

| colspan=3 | M2453 (EMC 1847)

*[http://www.info.apple.com/support/applespec.html AppleSpec consumer specifications listing]

| colspan=2 | M6411 (EMC N/A)

*[http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=n88039 Apple - how to identify your iBook]

*[http://developer.apple.com/documentation/Hardware/hardware2.html Comprehensive technical details]

*[http://www.tidbits.com/tb-issues/TidBITS-490.html#lnk2 Article: iBook: An iMac to Go] from [[TidBITS]] issue 490

*[http://www.pbfixit.com/Guide/50.0.0.html Do-It-Yourself] Directions for upgrades.

*[http://www.edgetechcorp.com/support/installation-manuals/2100%20iBook%20Ver3(09-04).pdf Apple iBook Memory Installation Guide]

|-

! rowspan=5 | Performance

! [[Microprocessor|Processor]]

! colspan=3 | [[PowerPC 7xx#PowerPC 740/750|PowerPC G3 (750)]]

! colspan=2 | [[PowerPC 7xx#PowerPC 750CXe|PowerPC G3 (750CXe)]]

|-

{{Apple hardware since 1998}}

! [[Clock speed]]

| colspan=2 | 300&nbsp;MHz

| colspan=2 | 366&nbsp;MHz

| 466&nbsp;MHz

|-

[[Category:Macintosh computers]]

! Cache

[[Category:Laptops]]

| colspan=3 | 64&nbsp;KB L1, 512&nbsp;KB L2 backside cache (1:2)

| colspan=2 | 64&nbsp;KB L1, 256&nbsp;KB L2 cache (1:1)

|-

! [[Front side bus]]

| colspan=5 | 66&nbsp;MHz

|-

! Memory

| 32&nbsp;MB of PC66 SDRAM (soldered to the logic board)<br/>{{Gray|''Expandable to 544&nbsp;MB (288&nbsp;MB specified by Apple)''}}

| colspan=2 | 64&nbsp;MB of PC66 SDRAM (soldered to the logic board)<br/>{{Gray|''Expandable to 576&nbsp;MB (320&nbsp;MB specified by Apple)''}}

| colspan=2 | 64&nbsp;MB of PC100 SDRAM (soldered to the logic board)<br/>{{Gray|''Expandable to 576&nbsp;MB (320&nbsp;MB specified by Apple)''}}

|-

! rowspan=3 | Video

! Display

| colspan=5 | 12" active-matrix TFT display, 800×600 pixel resolution

|-

! rowspan=2 | Graphics

| colspan=3 | ATI Rage with 4&nbsp;MB of SDRAM

| colspan=2 | ATI Rage 128 with 8&nbsp;MB of SDRAM

|-

| colspan=5 | [[Accelerated Graphics Port|AGP]] 2x

|-

! rowspan=2 | Storage

! Hard drive

| 3.2&nbsp;GB or 6&nbsp;GB [[Parallel ATA|ATA]]

| colspan=2 | 6&nbsp;GB [[Parallel ATA|ATA]]

| colspan=2 | 10&nbsp;GB [[Parallel ATA|ATA]]

|-

! Optical drive<br/>Tray loading

| colspan=4 | 24× CD-ROM

| 4× DVD-ROM

|-

! rowspan=3 | Connections

! Connectivity

| colspan=5 | 10/100 BASE-T [[Ethernet]]<br/>56k V.90 modem<br/>{{Gray|Optional [[AirPort]] 802.11b}}

|-

! Peripherals

| colspan=3 | 1x [[USB#USB 1.x|USB 1.1]]<br/>Audio out mini-jack

| colspan=2 | 1x [[USB#USB 1.x|USB 1.1]]<br/>Audio out mini-jack<br/>1x [[FireWire]] 400

|-

! Video out

| colspan=3 {{N/a}}

| colspan=2 | Composite video out

|-

! colspan=2 | Battery

| colspan=5 | 45-watt-hour removable lithium-ion

|-

! rowspan=2 | [[Operating system]]

! Original

| colspan=2 | [[Mac OS 8]].6

| [[Mac OS 9]].0.2

| colspan=2 | Mac OS 9.0.4

|-

! Maximum

| colspan=3 | [[Mac OS X Panther|Mac OS X 10.3.9]] "Panther" and [[Mac OS 9|Mac OS 9.2.2]]<br/>{{Gray|Unofficially, can run [[Mac OS X Tiger|Mac OS X 10.4.11]] "Tiger" with [[XPostFacto]].}}

| colspan=2 | [[Mac OS X Tiger|Mac OS X 10.4.11]] "Tiger" and [[Mac OS 9|Mac OS 9.2.2]]<br/>{{Gray|Unofficially, can run [[Mac OS X Leopard|Mac OS X 10.5.8]] "Leopard" with a G4 processor upgrade.}}

|-

! rowspan=2 | Dimensions

! Weight

| colspan=5 | 6.7&nbsp;lbs / 3.0&nbsp;kg

|-

! Volume

| colspan=5 | 1.8×13.5×11.6 in / 4.6 x 34.3 x 29.5 cm

|}

=== Expandability and upgrades ===

The original iBook's only customer-serviceable parts were the RAM and AirPort card, accessed via two slots under the keyboard. No other modifications were possible in-warranty. There was no [[PC Card|PCMCIA port]] for additional expansion capabilities. 40 screws needed to be removed to access the hard drive. The optical drive, however, can be accessed far more easily, requiring only 11 screws and one standoff to be removed. Later on, some users transplanted a 1024×768 LCD from the more recent white iBook into a clamshell iBook. This is only possible with the "FireWire" and "FireWire SE" models, as they have 8&nbsp;MB of video RAM; the older ones only have 4&nbsp;MB.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/ibookmod The iBook Modification Project] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090712160050/http://community.livejournal.com/ibookmod |date=July 12, 2009 }}. Accessed on March 25, 2009</ref>

All clamshell iBooks shipped with Mac OS 8.6 or 9.0. All clamshell iBooks supported [[Mac OS X 10.0]] through [[Mac OS X Panther|10.3.9]]. [[Mac OS X Tiger]] (v10.4) can also be installed.

== iBook G3 Dual USB ("Snow"; 2001-2003) ==

{{Infobox information appliance

| name = iBook G3 ("Snow")

| developer = [[Apple Computer]]

| type = Laptop

| predecessor = [[#iBook G3 ("Clamshell")|iBook G3 (Clamshell)]]

| successor = [[#iBook G4|iBook G4]]

| photo = IBook G3 M6497 J.jpg

| caption = The iBook G3 "Snow" (12.1 in).

| first_release_date = May 1, 2001

| discontinuation_date = October 22, 2003

| processor = PowerPC G3, 500–900&nbsp;MHz

| MSRP = {{US$|1299|2001}}-{{US$|1799|2001}}<ref>{{cite web |title=iBook G3/500 (Dual USB - Tr) Specs (Dual USB, M7698LL/A*, PowerBook4,1, M6497, 1875) |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/ibook/specs/ibook_500.html |website=EveryMac.com |access-date=2024-11-22}}</ref>

| related = {{flatlist|

*[[iMac G4]]

*[[Power Mac G4]]

*[[PowerBook G4]]

}}

}}

Apple debuted the next-generation iBook G3 at a press conference in [[Cupertino, California]], on May 1, 2001. The previous bold colors and bulky form-factor were abandoned, as were the handle, latch-less design and additional power connectors on the bottom surface.

The resulting iBook was available in white only, hence the name "Snow" and incorporated transparent [[polycarbonate]] in its casing. It was 30% lighter, and occupied less than half of the volume of the model it replaced, being smaller in all three dimensions. Despite that, it added an extra USB port and a higher resolution screen. Apple claimed the compact design did not sacrifice durability, saying it was "Twice as durable" as the previous model. This is the model seen in the first [[iPod]] commercial.

With this revision, Apple began transitioning to translucent and white [[polycarbonate]] casings in most of its consumer line, such as the [[iMac]] and the [[eMac]]. In contrast, most of its professional products used an [[anodized]] [[aluminum|aluminium]] finish. Near the end of its run, the Snow iBook G3 case became opaque and white instead of translucent white and magnesium.

=== Technical specifications ===

{{All are obsolete}}

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" style="font-size:small; text-align:center"

! colspan=2 | Model

! colspan=4 style="background:#FF9999" | Mid 2001

! colspan=3 style="background:#FF9999" | Late 2001

! style="background:#FF9999" | Early 2002

! colspan=3 style="background:#FF9999" | Mid 2002

! colspan=3 style="background:#FF9999" | Late 2002

! colspan=3 style="background:#FF9999" | Early 2003

|-

! rowspan=2 | Timetable

! Released

| colspan=4 | May 1, 2001

| colspan=3 | October 16, 2001

| January 7, 2002

| colspan=3 | May 20, 2002

| colspan=3 | November 6, 2002

| colspan=3 | April 22, 2003

|-

! Discontinued

| October 16, 2001

| colspan=4 | May 20, 2002

| January 7, 2002

| colspan=2 | May 20, 2002

| colspan=3 | November 6, 2002

| colspan=3 | April 22, 2003

| colspan=3 | October 22, 2003

|-

! colspan=2 | Color

| colspan=11 | Translucent White

| Opaque White

| colspan=2 | Translucent White

| colspan=3 | Opaque White

|-

! rowspan=3 | Ordering info.

! Model identifier

| colspan=7 | PowerBook 4,1

| PowerBook 4,2

| colspan=9 | PowerBook 4,3

|-

! Model number

| colspan=7 | M6497 (EMC 1875)

| M8413

| colspan=2 | A1005 (EMC 1916)

| A1007 (EMC 1924)

| colspan=2 | A1005 (EMC 1916)

| A1007 (EMC 1924)

| colspan=2 | A1005 (EMC 1916C)

| A1007 (EMC 1924)

|-

! Order number

| M7698

| M7692

| M7699

| M8520

| M8597

| M8598

| M8599

| M7701

| M8600

| M8602

| M8603

| M8860

| M8861

| M8862

| M8758

| M9018

| M9009

|-

! rowspan=5 | Performance

! [[Microprocessor|Processor]]

! colspan=4 | [[PowerPC G3#PowerPC 750CXe|PowerPC G3 (750cxe)]]

! colspan=3 | [[PowerPC G3#PowerPC 750CX|PowerPC G3 (750cx)]]

! [[PowerPC G3#PowerPC 745/755|PowerPC G3 (745/755)]]

! colspan=9 | [[PowerPC G3#PowerPC 750FX|PowerPC G3 (750fx)]]

|-

! [[Clock speed]]

| colspan=5 | 500&nbsp;MHz

| colspan=4 | 600&nbsp;MHz

| colspan=3 | 700&nbsp;MHz

| colspan=3 | 800&nbsp;MHz

| colspan=2 | 900&nbsp;MHz

|-

! Cache

| colspan=8 | 64&nbsp;KB L1, 256&nbsp;KB L2 cache (1:1)

| colspan=9 | 64&nbsp;KB L1, 512&nbsp;KB L2 cache (1:1)

|-

! [[Front side bus]]

| colspan=5 | 66&nbsp;MHz

| colspan=12 | 100&nbsp;MHz

|-

! Memory

| 64&nbsp;MB of PC100 SDRAM (soldered to the logic board)<br/>''{{Gray|Expandable to 576&nbsp;MB}}''

| colspan=6 | 128&nbsp;MB of PC100 SDRAM (soldered to the logic board)<br/>''{{Gray|Expandable to 640&nbsp;MB}}''

| colspan=10 | 128&nbsp;MB of PC100 SDRAM (soldered to the logic board) (12")<br/>256 MB of PC100 SDRAM (128&nbsp;MB soldered to the logic board) (14")<br/>''{{Gray|Expandable to 640&nbsp;MB}}''

|-

! rowspan=3 | Video

! rowspan=2 | Display

| colspan=10 | 12.1"

| 14.1"

| colspan=2 | 12.1"

| 14.1"

| colspan=2 | 12.1"

| 14.1"

|-

| colspan=17 | TFT XGA active matrix display, 1024×768 pixel resolution

|-

! Graphics

| colspan=8 | ATI Rage 128 with 8&nbsp;MB of SDRAM<br/>[[Accelerated Graphics Port|AGP]] 2x

| colspan=3 | ATI Radeon with 16&nbsp;MB of SDRAM<br/>[[Accelerated Graphics Port|AGP]] 2x

| ATI Radeon 7500 with 16&nbsp;MB SDRAM<br/>[[Accelerated Graphics Port|AGP]] 2x

| colspan=5 | ATI Radeon 7500 with 32&nbsp;MB SDRAM<br/>[[Accelerated Graphics Port|AGP]] 2x

|-

! rowspan=2 | Storage

! Hard drive

| colspan=4 | 10&nbsp;GB<br/>{{Gray|20&nbsp;GB optional}}<br/>Ultra/ATA

| 15&nbsp;GB or 20&nbsp;GB<br/>{{Gray|30&nbsp;GB optional}}<br/>Ultra/ATA

| 15&nbsp;GB<br/>{{Gray|30&nbsp;GB optional}}<br/>Ultra/ATA

| 20&nbsp;GB<br/>{{Gray|30&nbsp;GB optional}}<br/>Ultra/ATA

| colspan=3 | 20&nbsp;GB<br/>Ultra/ATA

| 30&nbsp;GB<br/>Ultra/ATA

| colspan=2 | 20&nbsp;GB<br/>Ultra/ATA

| colspan=2 | 30&nbsp;GB<br/>Ultra/ATA

| colspan=2 | 40&nbsp;GB<br/>Ultra/ATA

|-

! Optical drive<br/>Tray-loading

| CD-ROM

| DVD-ROM

| CD-RW

| [[Combo drive]]

| CD-ROM

| DVD-ROM

| colspan=2 | [[Combo drive]]

| CD-ROM

| colspan=2 | [[Combo drive]]

| CD-ROM

| colspan=2 | [[Combo drive]]

| CD-ROM

| colspan=2 | [[Combo drive]]

|-

! rowspan=3 | Connections

! Connectivity

| colspan=17 | 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet<br/>56k V.90 modem<br/>{{Gray|Optional [[AirPort]] 802.11b}}

|-

! Peripherals

| colspan=17 | 2x [[USB]] 1.1<br/>1x [[FireWire]] 400<br/>Audio out mini-jack

|-

! Video out

| colspan=8 | A/V Port ([[VGA]], composite video/sound) via adaptors

| colspan=9 | [[Mini-VGA]] (VGA, composite and S-Video) via adaptors

|-

! rowspan=2 | [[Operating system]]

! Original

| colspan=4 | [[Mac OS 9|Mac OS 9.1]]

| colspan=4 | [[Mac OS 9|Mac OS 9.2.1]] / [[Mac OS X 10.1]]

| colspan=3 | [[Mac OS 9|Mac OS 9.2.2]] / [[Mac OS X 10.1|Mac OS X 10.1.4]]

| colspan=3 | [[Mac OS 9|Mac OS 9.2.2]] / [[Mac OS X 10.1|Mac OS X 10.1.5]]

| colspan=3 | [[Mac OS 9|Mac OS 9.2.2]] / [[Mac OS X Jaguar|Mac OS X 10.2.4]] "Jaguar"

|-

! Maximum

| colspan=17 | [[Mac OS X Tiger|Mac OS X 10.4.11]] "Tiger" and [[Mac OS 9]].2.2

|-

! rowspan=2 | Dimensions

! Weight

| colspan=7 | 4.9&nbsp;lbs / 2.2&nbsp;kg

| 5.9&nbsp;lbs / 2.7&nbsp;kg

| colspan=9 | 4.9&nbsp;lbs / 2.2&nbsp;kg (12")<br/>5.9&nbsp;lbs / 2.7&nbsp;kg (14")

|-

! Volume

| colspan=7 | 1.35 x 11.2 x 9.6 inches / 3.4 x 28.5 x 23.0 cm

| 1.35 x 12.7 x 10.2 inches / 3.4 x 32.3 x 25.9 cm

| colspan=9 | 1.35 x 11.2 x 9.6 inches / 3.4 x 28.5 x 23.0 cm (12")<br/>1.35 x 12.7 x 10.2 inches / 3.4 x 32.3 x 25.9 cm (14")

|}

== iBook G4 (2003-2006) ==

{{Infobox information appliance

| name = iBook G4

| developer = [[Apple Computer]]

| type = Laptop

| predecessor = [[#iBook G3 Dual USB ("Snow")|iBook G3 (Snow)]]

| successor = [[MacBook (2006–2012)|MacBook]]

| photo = iBook G4.jpg

| caption = iBook G4 (12&nbsp;inch)

| first_release_date = October 22, 2003

| discontinuation_date = May 16, 2006

| processor = PowerPC G4, 800&nbsp;MHz – 1.42&nbsp;GHz

| MSRP = {{US$|1099|2003}}-{{US$|1499|2003}}<ref>{{cite web |title=iBook G4/800 12-Inch (Original - Op) Specs (iBook G4, M9164LL/A, PowerBook6,3, A1054, N/A) |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/ibook/specs/ibook_g4_800_12.html |website=EveryMac.com |access-date=2024-11-22}}</ref>

| logo = IBook G4 wordmark.svg

| related = {{flatlist|

*[[iMac G5]]

*[[Power Mac G5]]

*[[PowerBook G4]]

}}

}}

Apple added a [[PowerPC G4]] chip to the iBook Snow design on October 22, 2003, finally ending Apple's use of the PowerPC G3 chip. It is the only PowerPC G4 Mac model not to be able to boot Mac OS 9 natively. A slot-loading optical drive replaced the disc tray. The iBook G4 notebook also features an opaque white case finish and keyboard and a plastic display hinge. This is also the last iBook laptop released before [[MacBook (2006–2012)|MacBooks]] replaced the iBook line in 2006.

=== Technical specifications ===

{{All are obsolete}}

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" style="font-size:small; text-align:center"

! colspan=2 | Model

! colspan=3 style="background:#FF9999" | Late 2003

! colspan=3 style="background:#FF9999" | Early 2004

! colspan=3 style="background:#FF9999" | Late 2004

! colspan=2 style="background:#FF9999" | Mid 2005

|-

! rowspan=2 | Timetable

! Released

| colspan=3 | October 22, 2003

| colspan=3 | April 19, 2004

| colspan=3 | October 19, 2004

| colspan=2 | July 26, 2005

|-

! Discontinued

| colspan=3 | April 19, 2004

| colspan=3 | October 19, 2004

| colspan=3 | July 26, 2005

| colspan=2 | May 16, 2006

|-

! colspan=2 | Color

| colspan=11 | Opaque White

|-

! rowspan=3 | Ordering info.

! Order number

| M9164

| M9388

| M9165

| M9426

| M9418

| M9419

| M9623

| M9627

| M9628

| M9846

| M9848

|-

! Model identifier

| colspan=3 | PowerBook 6,3

| colspan=6 | PowerBook 6,5

| colspan=2 | PowerBook 6,7

|-

! Model number

| A1054

| colspan=2 | A1055

| A1054

| colspan=2 | A1055

| A1054

| colspan=2 | A1055

| A1133

| A1134

|-

! rowspan=5 | Performance

! [[Microprocessor|Processor]]

! colspan=3 | [[PowerPC G4#PowerPC 7447 and 7457|PowerPC G4 (7457)]]

! colspan=8 | [[PowerPC G4#PowerPC 7447 and 7457|PowerPC G4 (7447A)]]

|-

! [[Clock speed]]

| 800&nbsp;MHz

| 933&nbsp;MHz

| 1&nbsp;GHz

| colspan=2 | 1.07&nbsp;GHz

| colspan=2 | 1.2&nbsp;GHz

| colspan=3 | 1.33&nbsp;GHz

| 1.42&nbsp;GHz

|-

! [[CPU cache|Cache]]

| colspan=3 | 64&nbsp;KB L1, 256&nbsp;KB L2 cache (1:1)

| colspan=8 | 64&nbsp;KB L1, 512&nbsp;KB L2 cache (1:1)

|-

! [[Front side bus]]

| colspan=10 | 133&nbsp;MHz

| 142&nbsp;MHz

|-

! Memory

| colspan=3 | 256&nbsp;MB of 266&nbsp;MHz PC2100 DDR SDRAM (128 soldered to logic board)<br/>{{Gray|''Expandable to 1.128 GB''}}

| colspan=6 | 256&nbsp;MB of 266&nbsp;MHz PC2100 DDR SDRAM (soldered to logic board)<br/>{{Gray|''Expandable to 1.256 GB''}}

| colspan=2 | 512&nbsp;MB of 333&nbsp;MHz PC2700 DDR SDRAM (soldered to logic board)<br/>{{Gray|''Expandable to 1.5 GB''}}

|-

! rowspan=4 | Video

! rowspan=2 | Display

| 12.1"

| colspan=2 | 14.1"

| 12.1"

| colspan=2 | 14.1"

| 12.1"

| colspan=2 | 14.1"

| 12.1"

| 14.1"

|-

| colspan=11 | TFT XGA active matrix display, 1024×768 pixel resolution

|-

! rowspan=2 | Graphics

| colspan=9 | ATI Radeon 9200 with 32&nbsp;MB of SDRAM

| colspan=2 | ATI Radeon 9550 with 32&nbsp;MB of SDRAM

|-

| colspan=11 | [[Accelerated Graphics Port|AGP]] 4x

|-

! rowspan=2 | Storage

! Hard drive

| 30&nbsp;GB 4200-rpm Ultra/ATA&nbsp;100

| 40&nbsp;GB 4200-rpm Ultra/ATA&nbsp;100

| 60&nbsp;GB 4200-rpm Ultra/ATA&nbsp;100

| 30&nbsp;GB 4200-rpm Ultra/ATA&nbsp;100

| 40&nbsp;GB 4200-rpm Ultra/ATA&nbsp;100

| 60&nbsp;GB 4200-rpm Ultra/ATA&nbsp;100

| 30&nbsp;GB 4200-rpm Ultra/ATA&nbsp;100

| colspan=2 | 60&nbsp;GB 4200-rpm Ultra/ATA&nbsp;100

| 40&nbsp;GB 4200-rpm Ultra/ATA&nbsp;100

| 60&nbsp;GB 4200-rpm Ultra/ATA&nbsp;100

|-

! Optical drive<br/>Slot-loading

| colspan=3 | DVD-ROM/CD-RW [[Combo Drive]]

| colspan=5 | DVD-ROM/CD-RW [[Combo Drive]]<br/>''{{Gray|Optional DVD±RW [[SuperDrive]]}}''

| DVD-RW [[SuperDrive]]

| DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive<br/>''{{Gray|Optional DVD±RW [[SuperDrive]]}}''

| DVD-RW [[SuperDrive]]

|-

! rowspan=3 | Connections

! Connectivity

| colspan=6 | 10/100BASE-T [[Ethernet]]<br/>56k v.92 modem<br/>{{Gray|Optional [[AirPort]] Extreme 802.11b/g}}<br/>{{Gray|Optional [[Bluetooth]] 1.1}}

| colspan=3 | 10/100BASE-T [[Ethernet]]<br/>56k v.92 modem<br/>Integrated AirPort Extreme 802.11b/g<br/>{{Gray|Optional [[Bluetooth]] 1.1}}

| colspan=2 | 10/100BASE-T [[Ethernet]]<br/>56k v.92 modem<br/>Integrated AirPort Extreme 802.11b/g<br/>Integrated [[Bluetooth]] 2.0+EDR

|-

! Peripherals

| colspan=11 | 2x [[USB]] 2.0<br/>1x [[FireWire 400]]<br/>Audio out mini-jack

|-

! Video out

| colspan=11 | [[Mini-VGA]] ([[VGA]], composite and [[S-Video]]) via adaptors

|-

! rowspan=2 | [[macOS|Operating system]]

! Original

| colspan=9 | [[Mac OS X Panther|Mac OS X 10.3]] "Panther"

| colspan=2 | [[Mac OS X Tiger|Mac OS X 10.4]] "Tiger"

|-

! Maximum

| [[Mac OS X Tiger|Mac OS X 10.4.11]] "Tiger"<br/>{{Gray|Unofficially can run Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard" with a RAM upgrade}}

| colspan=8 | [[Mac OS X Leopard|Mac OS X 10.5.8]] "Leopard" {{Gray|If less than 512&nbsp;MB of RAM are installed, then only 10.4.11}}

| colspan=2 | [[Mac OS X Leopard|Mac OS X 10.5.8]] "Leopard"

|-

! rowspan=2 | Dimensions

! Weight

| 4.9&nbsp;lbs / 2.2&nbsp;kg

| colspan=2 | 5.9&nbsp;lbs / 2.7&nbsp;kg

| 4.9&nbsp;lbs / 2.2&nbsp;kg

| colspan=2 | 5.9&nbsp;lbs / 2.7&nbsp;kg

| 4.9&nbsp;lbs / 2.2&nbsp;kg

| colspan=2 | 5.9&nbsp;lbs / 2.7&nbsp;kg

| 4.9&nbsp;lbs / 2.2&nbsp;kg

| 5.9&nbsp;lbs / 2.7&nbsp;kg

|-

! Volume

| 1.35 x 11.2 x 9.1 inches / 3.4 x 28.4 x 23.1&nbsp;cm

| colspan=2 | 1.35 x 12.7 x 10.2 inches / 3.4 x 32.3 x 25.9&nbsp;cm

| 1.35 x 11.2 x 9.1 inches / 3.4 x 28.4 x 23.1&nbsp;cm

| colspan=2 | 1.35 x 12.7 x 10.2 inches / 3.4 x 32.3 x 25.9&nbsp;cm

| 1.35 x 11.2 x 9.1 inches / 3.4 x 28.4 x 23.1&nbsp;cm

| colspan=2 | 1.35 x 12.7 x 10.2 inches / 3.4 x 32.3 x 25.9&nbsp;cm

| 1.35 x 11.2 x 9.1 inches / 3.4 x 28.4 x 23.1&nbsp;cm

| 1.35 x 12.7 x 10.2 inches / 3.4 x 32.3 x 25.9&nbsp;cm

|}

== Supported operating systems ==

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible style="font-size: 90%;

|-

! colspan="14" style="text-align:center;" | Supported macOS releases

|-

! rowspan=2 | OS release

! colspan="3" | iBook G3 (Clamshell)

! colspan="6" |iBook G3 (Snow)

! colspan="4" |iBook G4

|-

! colspan=1 | Mid 1999

! colspan=1 | Early 2000

! colspan=1 | Late 2000

! colspan="1" |Mid 2001

! colspan="1" |Late 2001

! colspan="1" |Early 2002

!Mid 2002

!Late 2002

!Early 2003

! Late 2003

! Early 2004

! Late 2004

! Mid 2005

|-

![[Mac OS 8]]

| {{Ya|text=8.6}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

|-

! [[Mac OS 9]]

| {{Ya|text=9.0}}

| {{Ya|text=9.0.2}}

| {{Ya|text=9.0.4}}

| {{Ya|text=9.1}}

| {{Ya|text=9.2.1}}

| {{Ya|text=9.2.1}}

| {{Ya|text=9.2.2}}

| {{Ya|text=9.2.2}}

| {{Ya|text=9.2.2}}

|colspan="4"{{Partial|Emulation only}}

|-

! [[Mac OS X 10.0|10.0 Cheetah]]

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

|-

! [[Mac OS X 10.1|10.1 Puma]]

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya|text=10.1.2}}

| {{Ya|text=10.1.4}}

| {{Ya|text=10.1.5}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

|-

! [[Mac OS X Jaguar|10.2 Jaguar]]

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya|text=10.2.4}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

|-

! [[Mac OS X Panther|10.3 Panther]]

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya|text=10.3.3}}

| {{Ya|text=10.3.5}}

| {{Na}}

|-

! [[Mac OS X Tiger|10.4 Tiger]]

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya|text=10.4.2}}

|-

! [[Mac OS X Leopard|10.5 Leopard]]{{R|group=Note|10.5PPCFinal}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Partial|patch, requires RAM upgrade}}

|colspan="2"{{Ya|text=With 512 MB RAM}}

| {{Ya}}

|}

{{Reflist|group=Note|refs= <ref name="10.5PPCFinal">Mac OS X Leopard is the final release to support PowerPC Macs.</ref> }}

== Expandability and upgrades ==

[[File:Apple Airport Extreme 802.11g card.jpg|thumb|AirPort Extreme installed in an iBook G4]]

The iBook keyboard lifts up, allowing installation of the AirPort (wireless) card and additional memory. This gives the keyboard a "spongy" effect, especially in G3 iBooks with the translucent keyboard. The "sponginess" was corrected in the PowerPC G4 models.

Accessing the hard disk drive is complex and time-consuming, involving partial disassembly of the unit and the removal of over 30 different-sized screws.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 22, 2009 |title=iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement |url=https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iBook+G4+12-Inch+800+MHz-1.2+GHz+Hard+Drive+Replacement/166 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=iFixit |language=en}}</ref>

The memory in the iBook G4 is covered by a removable AirPort card, and accessible by removing the RAM shield with a [[List of screw drives#Phillips|Phillips screwdriver]]. While some of the earlier models (e.g., 800&nbsp;MHz and 933&nbsp;MHz) have a specified 640&nbsp;MB [[RAM limit]], it is possible to have a total of 1.12&nbsp;GB of RAM installed (128&nbsp;MB built-in, plus a 1&nbsp;GB SO-DIMM), or 1.25 or 1.5&nbsp;GB in the later models with 256 or 512&nbsp;MB of RAM soldered to the logic board.

Although no longer officially supported by macOS versions beyond those given in the chart above, the system has also been supported via [[MorphOS]] (an Amiga compatible OS) since version 3.2.

== Notes ==

* A copy of ''[[Marble Blast Gold]]'' came preinstalled on a certain version of the iBook G4 as a promotion of the game.

== Quality issues ==

Display issues with the iBook line were caused by a notoriously problematic graphics chip, which could have issues with the heatsink or the [[Ball grid array|BGA]] soldering work done at the factory. This would manifest in symptoms such as system lockups (as the graphics chip [[Hang (computing)|hangs]] from reaching the thermal limit), or visible graphical artifacts appearing on the screen (from the graphics chip failing).<ref>{{Cite web|title=SOLVED: iBook Freezes – iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz|url=https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/560/iBook+Freezes|access-date=December 22, 2020|website=iFixit|date=November 15, 2009 |language=en|archive-date=March 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302201611/https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/560/iBook+Freezes|url-status=live}}</ref>

Apple initiated the "iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program" in January 2004, which covered the expense of repairing display problems of iBook G3 models for three years.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.apple.com/support/ibook/service/ |title=— ''Expanded iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program'' FAQ |publisher=Apple.com |access-date=September 4, 2018 |archive-date=March 11, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140311224504/https://www.apple.com/support/ibook/service/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In June 2004, the Repair Extension Program was expanded to cover all White G3 iBooks.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.apple.com/support/ibook/faq/ |title=— ''Expanded iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program'' FAQ |publisher=Apple.com |access-date=September 4, 2018 |archive-date=June 16, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120616074911/http://www.apple.com/support/ibook/faq/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>''iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program Expanded to All White G3 iBooks'', announcement dated late June 2004, found in web archives of Apple support forums.</ref>

Early models of the iBook G4 also suffered from display problems similar to those of the iBook G3, but were not covered by the repair extension program.<ref>{{Cite web|date=March 28, 2008|title=How to fix a broken G4 iBook logic board problem|url=https://www.macintoshhowto.com/hardware/how-do-i-get-my-broken-g4-ibook-fixed.html|access-date=December 22, 2020|website=Macintosh How To|archive-date=December 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214185450/https://www.macintoshhowto.com/hardware/how-do-i-get-my-broken-g4-ibook-fixed.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Owners of iBooks that required expensive repairs for these problems submitted new class action lawsuits in December 2006.{{Citation needed|date=May 2015}}

On May 2, 2007, the Danish Consumer Board published an extensive 3rd party report<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.forbrug.dk/presse/nyheder/pressekit/ibookg4/lab-report/ |title=iBook G4 Logic Board issue report made under the authority of the Danish Consumer Board |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071014021213/http://www.forbrug.dk/presse/nyheder/pressekit/ibookg4/lab-report/ |archive-date=October 14, 2007 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.theinquirer.net/en/inquirer/news/2007/05/04/danes-prove-apple-ibook-g4-has-a-defect |title=Danes prove Apple iBook G4 has a defect |work=[[The Inquirer]] |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071002070613/http://www.theinquirer.net/en/inquirer/news/2007/05/04/danes-prove-apple-ibook-g4-has-a-defect |archive-date=October 2, 2007}}</ref> concerning the Apple iBook G4 logic board issue. A press release<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.forbrug.dk/presse/nyheder/pressekit/ibookg4/ibook-g4-english/ |title=Press release about the iBook G4 logic board issue made by the Danish Consumer Board |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070609111548/http://www.forbrug.dk/presse/nyheder/pressekit/ibookg4/ibook-g4-english/ |archive-date=June 9, 2007 }}</ref> referred to the global consequences that this could have for possible guarantee claims.

Some owners of the iBooks that experienced this flaw solved these issues temporarily through applying pressure to the heatsink or graphics chip, using a thin [[Shim (spacer)|metal shim]] placed between the heatsink and the graphics chip. This both pushed the heatsink and graphics chip together, bridging the thermal gap, and pushing the graphics chip against the motherboard, temporarily reheating the solder beads back together.<ref>{{Cite web|title=iBook G3 and G4 logic board problems technical aspect {{!}} Applefritter|url=https://www.applefritter.com/node/10193|access-date=December 22, 2020|website=www.applefritter.com|archive-date=November 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128020740/https://www.applefritter.com/node/10193|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Timeline ==

{{Timeline of portable Macintoshes}}

== See also ==

* [[MacBook]]

* [[MacBook Air]]

* [[PowerBook]]

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== References ==

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